1998 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · 7525 AP
1998 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 167,694 miles. MOT valid until 05/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2498cc
7525 AP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 167,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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7525 AP Mileage History
- 03/02/2006112,270 mi
- 17/01/2007120,514 mi+8,244 mi
- 15/01/2008126,312 mi+5,798 mi
- 15/01/2009132,499 mi+6,187 mi
- 04/01/2010138,703 mi+6,204 mi
- 05/01/2011143,594 mi+4,891 mi
- 13/12/2011145,336 mi+1,742 mi
- 04/12/2012148,367 mi+3,031 mi
- 13/12/2012148,378 mi+11 mi
- 16/12/2013150,955 mi+2,577 mi
- 17/12/2014153,823 mi+2,868 mi
- 06/01/2016155,474 mi+1,651 mi
- 16/12/2016156,913 mi+1,439 mi
- 08/12/2017158,152 mi+1,239 mi
- 07/12/2018158,828 mi+676 mi
- 12/12/2019159,412 mi+584 mi
- 07/12/2020159,725 mi+313 mi
- 09/12/2021160,851 mi+1,126 mi
- 15/12/2022161,317 mi+466 mi
- 20/12/2023162,537 mi+1,220 mi
- 19/12/2024166,854 mi+4,317 mi
- 10/12/2025167,694 mi+840 mi
Average of roughly 2,792 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
7525 AP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 5 Series (7525 AP) between February 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
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